When to go · Jeju City
Jeju City in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
- MayGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
- JuneGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
- SeptemberGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
Weather in December
- Jeju CityHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 10 days
- Jeju, South Korea · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasancool
Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jeju City, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 10
Apr: 9 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
April: Inside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
Jeju City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket